Quinoa Chili Recipe

Name: Quinoa Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed & drained; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 green pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ⅔ cup quinoa, rinsed in warm water & drained; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed & drained
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅔ cup quinoa, rinsed in warm water & drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water

1
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onions, and saute until tender.
3
Add salt, garlic, pepper and spices; saute for 5-10 minutes.
4
Add rinsed quinoa and stir.
5
Add corn, tomato sauce, and water to onion/quinoa mixture.
6
Simmer together 20 minutes.
7
Add beans to the pot and simmer another 15 minutes.
8
Serve with grated cheese, sour cream, sliced avocados or whatever else you like to put on chili.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed & drained, 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quinoa Chili

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